Yoda Is Your Father

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Post: #240446
Topic: What You're Reading Now: Revisited
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240446/action/topic#240446
Time: 1-Sep-2006 4:12 PM

I'd be interested to read it too - just don't let yourself fall into the trap of beleiving what it says!

And yes, I think downloading Mein Kampf without paying for it is morally acceptable.

P.S. I wonder how many internet 'alarm's we have just activated by repeatedly typing 'Mein Kampf'.

Post: #240445
Topic: The Music Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240445/action/topic#240445
Time: 1-Sep-2006 4:10 PM

I like Genesis a lot thanks to my Dad. I'm even a fan of their work after Peter Gabriel left, but I consider them to be almost a different band, and definitely one with a different direction.

Funny just how similar Phil's voice is to Peter's though...

Post: #240443
Topic: The "Random Thoughts" Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240443/action/topic#240443
Time: 1-Sep-2006 4:08 PM

Another cheery message from Ricarleite, albeit one I fully agree with...

Post: #240428
Topic: The Music Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240428/action/topic#240428
Time: 1-Sep-2006 2:52 PM

DSOTM is excellent.

Post: #240427
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240427/action/topic#240427
Time: 1-Sep-2006 2:50 PM

Thanks Sean.

Post: #240426
Topic: What You're Reading Now: Revisited
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240426/action/topic#240426
Time: 1-Sep-2006 2:48 PM

A friend told me that the Dark Tower series actually references a lot of King's other novels, sort of like a Steven King Universe that all his stories take place in and have their place in eachother's history, so a background knowledge of this universe might elevate your Dark Tower experience. Let me know when you get round to it.

Post: #240390
Topic: General Batman Talk
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240390/action/topic#240390
Time: 1-Sep-2006 1:08 PM

I know people can be nuts at pretty much any age, but for a Joker kind of nuts, I think age helps. I find the intelligent middle-age psychos to be more scary for some reason.

Post: #240387
Topic: The "Random Thoughts" Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240387/action/topic#240387
Time: 1-Sep-2006 1:02 PM

I can't believe it's September already...

Post: #240385
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240385/action/topic#240385
Time: 1-Sep-2006 1:01 PM

Four Thousand Posts, Bitches!!

P.S. I wouldn't say Van Halen jumped the shark with 1984. I mean, it was damn close, but the songs 'Jump' and 'Hot for Teacher' saved them from completing the leap, IMO.

Post: #240384
Topic: What You're Reading Now: Revisited
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240384/action/topic#240384
Time: 1-Sep-2006 12:59 PM

Originally posted by: JediSage
Anyone reading anything new? I'm on a Stephen King kick right now.

I'm currently reading The Gunslinger and have The Drawing of the Three lined up for when I finish (which will probably be today)

Post: #240164
Topic: Ducks in Star Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240164/action/topic#240164
Time: 31-Aug-2006 7:32 PM

I'm sure I've heard the name Anakin in a non-star wars context.

Edit: Nope, looks like I'm wrong. I just checked a bunch of baby name websites and they all list Anakin as a name created by George Lucas. Apparently Lucas based it on the surname of his friend and fellow director Ken Annakin.

Post: #240146
Topic: NON-Star Wars Fan Edit and Alternate DVD Covers SHOWCASE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240146/action/topic#240146
Time: 31-Aug-2006 6:47 PM

http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3025/hp2labelprevxv2.jpg

You know, if you were to put your finger through that hole it would look like.... ah forget it.

Post: #240144
Topic: The Music Thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240144/action/topic#240144
Time: 31-Aug-2006 6:28 PM

I like a bit of Motown, but wouldn't call myself a 'fan'.

Currently listening to: Dizzy Up The Girl by The Goo Goo Dolls

Post: #240140
Topic: 2006 OT DVD: Poll: So What are You Going to Do?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240140/action/topic#240140
Time: 31-Aug-2006 6:01 PM

I'm trying very hard to forget the SE and prequels but it's tough. Coming here every day probably doesn't help!

Post: #240135
Topic: Ducks in Star Wars?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240135/action/topic#240135
Time: 31-Aug-2006 5:44 PM

I didn't even notice sitting ducks until LFL tried to explain it in the usual lame fashion.

Post: #240123
Topic: Rankings
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240123/action/topic#240123
Time: 31-Aug-2006 5:19 PM

Post # 3993

Post: #240122
Topic: Star Trek gets better treatment than Star Wars...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240122/action/topic#240122
Time: 31-Aug-2006 5:18 PM

I've always said that Lucas would be hailed as a genius and loved by us all if he had made retro-prequels, i.e. use todays CGI technology to make films that look like they were made in the 70s. albeit without some of the less-desired things such as garbage mattes, wires on puppets, etc, etc.

So if these Star Trek Special Edition episodes look 'old but new' I think it will be cool. By that I mean don't change the ship designs, don't have crazy aliens with all kinds of mad CGI tentacles etc - use the CGI to create boxy, sixties style machinery and ships. Am I making sense?

Post: #240083
Topic: Movie production updates for Terminator 4 And Star Trek XI
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240083/action/topic#240083
Time: 31-Aug-2006 4:09 PM

Speaking of Star Trek, TNG is on right now so I'm off.

Post: #240077
Topic: hot like fire thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240077/action/topic#240077
Time: 31-Aug-2006 4:04 PM

This is the internet equivalent of hair-pulling.

Post: #240073
Topic: Odd dream I need help with.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240073/action/topic#240073
Time: 31-Aug-2006 4:02 PM

Why don't you guys get a room?

Post: #240070
Topic: General Batman Talk
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240070/action/topic#240070
Time: 31-Aug-2006 3:58 PM

I would say at least 40.

Post: #240038
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240038/action/topic#240038
Time: 31-Aug-2006 3:23 PM

Portman's English accent was pretty good though. Normally I hate watching Americans do British (there's one phone commercial currently airing that is just HORRIBLE!! - the girl sounds more like a retarded South African than someone from London) but Portman done pretty good. One thing that did slightly rub me the wrong way was the over-use of the words 'bloody' and 'bollocks'. It seemed like they were inserted whenever possible to play on the 'this is set in London' angle.

Post: #240027
Topic: NO OOT Box Set?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240027/action/topic#240027
Time: 31-Aug-2006 3:11 PM

Nice...

90 bucks though...

Post: #240024
Topic: Movie production updates for Terminator 4 And Star Trek XI
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240024/action/topic#240024
Time: 31-Aug-2006 3:07 PM

Originally posted by: Number20
I doubt we will ever actually see a Peter Jackson Hobbit movie, even though I'd love for there to be one. But I'd like to be proven wrong.
As for continuous story arcs, these type of shows bug me because you have to watch them all, in order, and can't miss an episode. I tried to watch Lost, but never could watch it regularly every week, so I quickly got 'lost' and couldn't follow the story anymore.

TNG first aired 20 years ago? I didn't know that. I remember when it first came out. Now I feel old...

Yep - TNG first aired in 1987. And I hear what you are saying about story arc shows, but DVD and broadband internet have gone some way towards fixing that problem.

Post: #240002
Topic: Movie production updates for Terminator 4 And Star Trek XI
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/240002/action/topic#240002
Time: 31-Aug-2006 1:59 PM

Originally posted by: JediSage
Have you noticed how dated TNG seems now?

Yes, I'm watching TNG reruns on spike more or less every day and it is very dated (still enjoyable though). But then I remind myself that the show first sired almost 20 years ago. Hard to believe really.

You mention Lost, which IMO is one of the best TV shows ever (I was reluctant to jump on the band wagon to begin with but now I'm hooked), and I think continuous story arc shows definitely beat the episodic 'reset button' approach. Another of my all time favourite shows is the X-Files, which was sort of mix of the story arc and reset button styles.